TOTAL TOTAL DEFENCE DAY DEFENCE DAY

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INTRODUCTION Introduced in 1984, the

concept of Total Defence was adapted from Switzerland and Sweden.

Why did we adopt it?Being young and small, we

cannot afford to maintain a regular armed forces.

Wars are no longer limited to the battlefield. Instead, potential aggressors can strike in less obvious, non-military ways.

To help Singaporeans

understand how they can be

involved, Total Defence is

divided into five aspects.

INTRODUCTION

FIVE ASPECTSMilitary Defence

Civil DefenceEconomic Defence

Social DefencePsychological

Defence

WHAT ARE THE 5 ASPECTS OF TOTAL DEFENCE?

FIVE ASPECTS OF TOTAL DEFENCE

Macro

The BIG picture

Micro

Your attitudes, actions

& responsibilities

MILITARY DEFENCEMILITARY DEFENCE IS ABOUT…IS ABOUT…

Deterring aggressionDeterring aggression

Being operationally readyBeing operationally ready

Being able to meet all kinds of challengesBeing able to meet all kinds of challenges

MILITARY DEFENCEMacro level -- The BIG picture

Commitment to defence spending

Enables the SAF to equip and train itself

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– For males… keep fit for NS and take your training seriously

– For females… be supportive!

MILITARY DEFENCE

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CIVIL DEFENCECIVIL DEFENCE IS IS ABOUT…ABOUT…

Knowing what to do during civil Knowing what to do during civil

emergenciesemergencies

Being vigilant and alert at all timesBeing vigilant and alert at all times

CIVIL DEFENCEMacro level -- The BIG picture

– Provides for the safety and basic needs of Singaporeans during emergencies and wartime

– Role of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Take part in Civil Defence exercises (e.g., water/food rationing, bomb shelter, public warning system)

– Pick up life-saving skills (e.g., fire-fighting, first aid, CPR)

CIVIL DEFENCE

ECONOMIC DEFENCEECONOMIC DEFENCE IS IS ABOUT…ABOUT…

Staying relevant and competitive Staying relevant and competitive

through rapid change and developmentthrough rapid change and development

Putting in place robust economic Putting in place robust economic

systems that can continue to function in systems that can continue to function in

times of crisis.times of crisis.

ECONOMIC DEFENCEMacro level -- The BIG picture

– Stockpile essential items (e.g., food & water) & having a system to share resources between private & public sectors

– Sound economic policies and a well-trained labour force

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Lifelong learning

– Continual skills upgrading

ECONOMIC DEFENCE

SOCIAL DEFENCESOCIAL DEFENCE IS IS ABOUT…ABOUT…

Singaporeans of all races and Singaporeans of all races and

religions living and working religions living and working

together in harmonytogether in harmony

Helping fellow SingaporeansHelping fellow Singaporeans

SOCIAL DEFENCEMacro level -- The BIG picture

– Racial & religious tolerance

– Equal opportunities for all

– The spirit of volunteerism

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Show tolerance and respect for one another’s cultures, religions & lifestyles

– Show care & concern for the less fortunate

SOCIAL DEFENCE

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENCEPSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENCE IS ABOUT…IS ABOUT…

Having pride in, and being loyal and Having pride in, and being loyal and

committed to our countrycommitted to our country

Having the will, resolve (determination) Having the will, resolve (determination)

and resilience to overcome challengesand resilience to overcome challenges

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENCE

Macro level -- The BIG picture

– Our loyalty & commitment to Singapore

– Our confidence in Singapore’s future

– Our will to stand up for our rights and defend what is ours

Micro level -- Your attitudes, actions and responsibilities

– Your attachment to Singapore as home

– Take pride in being a Singaporean

– Know our history

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENCE

KEY MESSAGE (CONFIDENCE)KEY MESSAGE (CONFIDENCE)

To survive, we must see opportunities in To survive, we must see opportunities in

challenges.challenges.

We should also give back to society and We should also give back to society and

help Singaporeans who are less help Singaporeans who are less

fortunate.fortunate.

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KEY MESSAGE (CONFIDENCE)KEY MESSAGE (CONFIDENCE)

Though we are small we can soar if we Though we are small we can soar if we

are resourceful and have determination.are resourceful and have determination.

We must always hold our heads high We must always hold our heads high

with our “never-say-die” spirit.with our “never-say-die” spirit.

KEY MESSAGE (COHESION)KEY MESSAGE (COHESION)

Every Singaporean has his/her own Every Singaporean has his/her own

strength and area of expertise which strength and area of expertise which

can be used to complement the can be used to complement the

strength of others.strength of others.

Together, Singaporeans can paint a Together, Singaporeans can paint a

beautiful future.beautiful future.

KEY MESSAGE (COHESION)KEY MESSAGE (COHESION)

We must stay united in a crisis to We must stay united in a crisis to

ensure our nation's continued survival.ensure our nation's continued survival.

Unity is strength.Unity is strength.

KEY MESSAGE (COMMITMENT)KEY MESSAGE (COMMITMENT)

We may each be different but we have We may each be different but we have

common values that transcend our common values that transcend our

ethnic differences.ethnic differences.

We are connected as one to achieve We are connected as one to achieve

common goals for Singapore.common goals for Singapore.

KEY MESSAGE (COMMITMENT)KEY MESSAGE (COMMITMENT)

We cannot be complacent about the We cannot be complacent about the

peace and security we enjoy today and peace and security we enjoy today and

must be committed to defending it.must be committed to defending it.

TOTAL DEFENCETOTAL DEFENCE

Everyone can play a part in TDEveryone can play a part in TD Each and every one of us is able to Each and every one of us is able to

make a difference.make a difference. Always be ready to undertake any Always be ready to undertake any

challenges and opportunity in our challenges and opportunity in our path.path.

We need to stay vigilant and not be We need to stay vigilant and not be complacent.complacent.

We need to be ready and prepared at We need to be ready and prepared at all times.all times.

Stay positive and turn challenges into Stay positive and turn challenges into opportunities.opportunities.

CONCLUSION Hand-shaped --

Action, unity & completeness

House-shaped -- Singapore as homeland

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Part

for Everyone

• Arrows pointing upwards -- Working towards progress & future of Singapore

• Crescent & Stars, Red & White -- Nationhood

Sec 2s,Please note that Total

Defence (Bronze) Module Test is schedule on:

10th Feb 09

Total Defence Badge Lessons

- Bronze Module -

Total Defence Badge Lessons - Silver Module -

Project-based assessment:

Choose one activity

from each aspect

of Total Defence and

compile a scrapbook.

Psychological Defence

1. Compile 3 pictures/photos of our national symbols, accompanied by a short write-up of their significance /symbolism.

2. Compile 3 pictures/photos of our national landmarks, accompanied by a short write-up of their significance and history.

3. Design a 1-day tour itinerary for a heritage trail around Singapore [including a short description of each place].

4. Design a 1-day tour itinerary for a heritage trail around Singapore [including a short description of each place].

Social Defence

1. Compile a list of ‘dos’ & ‘don’ts’ for the customs of our ethnic groups [at least 3 ‘dos’ & ‘don’ts’ for each ethnic group chosen].

2. Design a brochure introducing the major festivals of our ethnic groups.

3. Design a 1-day tour itinerary of the places of worship in Singapore [including a short description of each place and each religion represented].

Economic Defence

1. Compile a set of 10 newspapers clippings highlighting the importance of skills upgrading/retraining and life-long learning.

2. Design a brochure highlighting any example of Singapore’s economic achievement.

3. Your school is organising a 1-day ‘Learning Camp’ to cultivate the spirit of lifelong learning among pupils, Develop a programme of activities for this camp.

4. Design a 1-day tour itinerary to places showing Singapore’s economic progress and development [including a short write-up on each place].

Civil Defence

1. Design a poster highlighting basic fire safety /prevention measures.

2. Compile a list of your school’s nearest bomb shelters, their locations and the procedures for participation in a bomb shelter exercise.

3. Design a guide-book on basic first aid skills.

4. The Singapore Civil Defence Force is recruiting Civil Defence volunteers. Design a brochure to encourage people to volunteer.

Total Defence Badge Lessons- Gold Module -

Assessment: Pair work

[a] Create a guidebook on Total Defence for at least 2 groups of audiences.

[b] Present your guidebooks in the form of powerpointslides / website [online guidebook].

Some possible audience types are as follows;

[a] Teenagers [b] Primary school children

[c] Senior citizens [d] New Singapore citizens

[e] Young working adults [f] Housewives

[g] Parents [h] Teachers

The guidebook should be designed to achieve the following objectives:

[a] Explain to the target audience what Total Defence is and why it is significant.

[b] Explain how every one can play a part in it.

[c] Encourage the target audience to play a part in Total Defence.

[d] Illustrate various ways that the target audience can make Total Defence part of their lives.

TOTAL TOTAL DEFENCE DAY DEFENCE DAY

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